The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
121
editions published
between
1985
and
2014
in
10
languages
and held by
7,368
libraries
worldwide
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus

Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
63
editions published
between
1981
and
2013
in
9
languages
and held by
5,895
libraries
worldwide
Peter and Judy find an intriguing game under a tree. The instructions say that once a game of Jumanji is started, it will not be over until one player reaches the Golden City. When they begin to play, jungle animals start to invade the house - and worse. Can they finish the game, or will the game finish them?

The widow's broom by Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
39
editions published
between
1992
and
2007
in
6
languages
and held by
3,329
libraries
worldwide
A witch's worn-out broom serves a widow well, until her neighbors decide the thing is wicked and dangerous

Just a dream by Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
29
editions published
between
1990
and
2015
in
6
languages
and held by
3,216
libraries
worldwide
When he has a dream about a future Earth devastated by pollution, Walter begins to understand the importance of taking care of the environment

The garden of Abdul Gasazi by Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
23
editions published
between
1979
and
2011
in
6
languages
and held by
3,181
libraries
worldwide
When the dog he is caring for runs away from Alan into the forbidden garden of a retired dog-hating magician, a spell seems to be cast over the contrary dog

Two bad ants by Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
12
editions published
between
1988
and
2012
in
4
languages
and held by
3,122
libraries
worldwide
When two bad ants desert from their colony, they experience a dangerous adventure that convinces them to return to their former safety

The wreck of the Zephyr by Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
40
editions published
between
1983
and
2014
in
7
languages
and held by
3,047
libraries
worldwide
A boy's ambition to be the greatest sailor in the world brings him to ruin when he misuses his new ability to sail his boat in the air

The mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
12
editions published
between
1984
and
2011
in
English
and held by
3,017
libraries
worldwide
Presents a series of loosely related drawings each accompanied by a title and a caption which the reader may use to make up his or her own story. An introduction provides a back story about the source of the drawings

The sweetest fig by Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
26
editions published
between
1993
and
2009
in
7
languages
and held by
2,983
libraries
worldwide
After being given two magical figs that make his dreams come true, Monsieur Bibot sees his plans for future wealth upset by his long-suffering dog

The stranger by Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
8
editions published
between
1986
and
2003
in
English and Korean
and held by
2,660
libraries
worldwide
The enigmatic origins of the stranger Farmer Bailey hits with his truck and brings home to recuperate seem to have a mysterious relation to the changing season

Zathura : a space adventure by Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
12
editions published
between
2002
and
2012
in
4
languages
and held by
2,561
libraries
worldwide
Left on their own for an evening, two boisterous brothers find more excitement than they bargained for in a mysterious and mystical space adventure board game

The wretched stone by Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
5
editions published
in
1991
in
English
and held by
2,369
libraries
worldwide
A strange glowing stone picked up on a sea voyage captivates a ship's crew and has a terrible transforming effect on them

Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg(
visu
)
62
editions published
between
1981
and
2011
in
5
languages
and held by
2,220
libraries
worldwide
When Alan Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers until he is magically tranported into the untamed jungles of Jumanji! There he remains for 26 years until he is freed from the game's spell by two unsuspecting and recently orphaned children. Now a grown man, Alan tries to outwit the game's powerful forces in this imaginative adventure that combines breathtaking special effects with an enchanting mixture of comedy, magic and thrills.--summary adapted from container

Ben's dream : story and pictures by Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
9
editions published
between
1982
and
1998
in
English and Spanish
and held by
2,105
libraries
worldwide
On a terrifically rainy day, Ben has a dream in which he and his house float by the monuments of the world, half submerged in flood water

Probuditi! by Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
7
editions published
between
2002
and
2007
in
English and French
and held by
1,961
libraries
worldwide
On his birthday, Calvin and his friend Rodney see a magician perform, then copy him by hypnotizing Calvin's little sister, but the joke is on them when they are unable to snap her out of it

Queen of the Falls by Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
12
editions published
between
2010
and
2012
in
English and French
and held by
1,899
libraries
worldwide
The story of Annie Edson Taylor, who in 1901 decided to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel

Bad day at Riverbend by Chris Van Allsburg(
Book
)
9
editions published
between
1995
and
2000
in
English and Spanish
and held by
1,883
libraries
worldwide
When Sheriff Hardy investigates the source of a brilliant light and shiny slime afflicting Riverbend, he finds that the village is becoming part of a child's coloring book streaked with greasy crayons

Swan Lake by Mark Helprin(
Book
)
6
editions published
between
1989
and
2001
in
3
languages
and held by
1,856
libraries
worldwide
A young prince and his beloved Odette struggle to protect themselves and their infant daughter from the evil Von Rothbart in this adaptation of the classic ballet